presidential campaign is heating up -- as we get set for the plus... a close call on a highway. a police officer is nearly hit by another vehicle. and -- fun at home and a little friendly competition. meet eastern iowa's smallest american ninja warriors. good morning, i'm ally crutcher. and i'm jerry gallagher. storm track seven meteorologist eileen loan is here now with your storm track seven

we have some fog trying to get going out there this morning, although visibilities are in check so far. we are cooler than yesterday morning.. in the 50s and mid 60s, but still warmer than the 30s we should be at this time of the morning. dewpoints are dropping, too, and will be more comfortable today. a cold front tracking through is hillary clinton is taking time off the campaign trail to prepare for the last presidential debate. this comes as more questions are raised about e- mails. as edward lawrence tells us -- rigged. but that new e-mails prove corruption. donald trump says newly released state department emails show a scandal he calls worse than watergate.

kennedy made requests for altering classifications as part of a quid pro quo. in other words a deal. this is felony corruption." in one exchange with the f-b-i. the undersecretary asks to change the classified label on one of hillary clinton's email's when she was secretary of state. the state department allowing the fbi to place more agents in countries where they are presently forbidden" - specifically, in iraq. the fbi and state department deny any wrong doing. "no quid pro quo. no exchange here." as part of trump's latest push to sway voters his trump's lewd comments about women caught on an open mic. "and he was lead on. like egg on from the host to say uh dirty out to trump

"the system is rigged in favor of the wealthy and the powerful. commented on the latest email controversy. she is not scheduled to make a public appearance until the debate on wednesday. edward lawrence nbc news, washington. tomorrow night at 8 right here on kwwl. kwwl will also broadcast an hour long debate between senator chuck grassley and his challenger -- democrat patty judge. kwwl's amanda goodman will be on it starts at 7 -- an hour before the final presidential debate. and this morning, we're hearing from grassley about a medical marijuana bill. it's being blocked in the u-s senate. many of iowa's issues with medical

to reclassify marijuana as is currently being blocked by senator grassley. he says he's working to make cannabis oil attainable for americans... some people have come in and and so they want toa mke sure that when they buy it if it works and it doesn't work the same on everybody." clear up "red tape" on the federal end.. to make it easier in san diego -- community leaders are coming together against legalizing recreational marijuana. it's on the ballot -- called proposition 64. "if there's anyone out there our region a better place to live, work, and play, or safer neighborhoods in our community

new poll said only 34-percent plan to vote "no." a drug being used in iowa legally and a hundred percent natural -- could land on the same list as heroin and ecstacy before the end of the year. kratom is made from a tropical tree that's native to southeast asia. in the u-s -- people use have been at least 15 kratom-related deaths in our country, in the past 2 years... "in low doses or in small amounts can have a stimulant like effect. when in larger amounts can have a sedative or opiod like effects." the d-e-a is allowing a public comment period about kratom through december first. letters can be written both for and continuing coverage this morning... smoke detectors are being credited

the alarms woke up rex ackerman yesterday morning when his clarksville home caught fire. he got out just in time. have, keep your batteries changed, and constantly monitor them. it saved my life." investigators are still looking into what started the fire. a motorcycle crash sends a man to the hospital. it happened on highway 30 in linn cou clinton, was riding his bike when he lost control and fell in the median area. he was airlifted to the ok. he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. an iowa man is accused of injuring two officers after trying to fight them off during an arrest. drew edwards of maquoketa is facing assault charges. he had a warrant out for his arrest on drug charges and tried to run away from officers. one officer was taken to the

person on the other end of the line to listen to you calmly. not hang up. a woman in texas is accused of hanging up on hundreds of 9-1-1 callers. she made her first appearance in court yesterday. her reason for hanging up on people? ---- she allegedly said saying quote "ain't nobody got time for that." "we looked at phone calls reason to believe someone was actually reporting an approximately 825 calls." she's been fired from her job at the houston emergency center -- and could face up to two years in

kidnapped. turns out -- the girl actually stole -- and then crashed -- her mother's car. police in florida received a call saying her 11-year- old daughter had borrowed the keys to her s-u-v to get a school book out of the car, then didn't return. the mother also reported the car missing. police spotted the car -- with the pre-teen behind the wheel. police say she refused to stop. "i was driving lawfully in my lane and then the next thing i see is police lights coming, and then a car coming towards me. and then i guess that girl was happened". another car, ending the chase. she was taken to the hospital as a precaution, and will is facing charges. the house where adolf hitler was born -- is being torn down. austria's government announcing it plans to replace the house. it wants a new building that has police officer. take a look at this dashcam video out of minnesota. the officer is helping a

another vehicle coming... she jumps out of the way... just as the patrol car is hit, "our squad car and this pickup truck were within feet of her as they went by, and i am amazed that she ddi not get hit. the patrol car was totaled in the crash... the man driving the pickup is expected to be okay. the popular n-b-c show -- american kids across the country. one cedar falls family found a way to bring the show to their backyard. kwwl's amanda gilbert joins us live... you can tell us more about the backyard ninja kids. cedar falls brother's ben and jason love to play in a unique way... they've found ways to turn everyday household items into obstacle courses. with the help of their dad...

in their backyard... garage... and some area parks. watching american ninja warriors inspired them. they're posting videos of ben and jason online... calling them the "backyard ninja kids.." "we actually hope to just of all ages right. i mean i love to do this stuff. we hope to don't need to have a huge obstacle course to be able to do this." thousands of views. the wall street journal actually interviewed the kids. the backyard ninja kids are far from done.. they're going to interview a former american ninja warrior contestant

gilbert... kwwl news. the family hopes to build a rock climbing wall obstacle course next. there's no place like home. just click your heels together three times -- or maybe you shouldn't. the famous red slippers worn by judy garland in the wizard of oz are fading and need to be restored. they're nearly 80 years old -- this is the pair on display at the smi online fundraising campaign to raise 300-thousand dollars to restore the sequined shoes. it's coming up on today in iowa.... the costume kids wear on halloween -- may determine how much candy they get! plus... from truck and hose to

hand. a cold front is tracking through the region right now and will bring some clouds, but also cooler temperatures. i'll have more coming up. "you're watching kwwl, we've got you covered! with jerry gallagher, ally crutcher and meteorologist eileen loan. this is today in iowa." "now your storm track 7

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cameras may be able to catch some areas of fog this morning...although most is light... the worst will be around gravel roads and fields being harvested. this is after a very warm october day... highs got close to record levels in many areas... and tied the record in iowa city, previously set in 1950. it won't be as warm or mild... temps this morning are in the upper 50s to mid 60s in our viewing area with some 40s to the west. dewpoints are dropping and will become more comfortable as a cold front tracks through... that is turning the winds to the northwest... where they will stay around 5 to 15 mph much of the day before dying

from the north, but there isn't a lot of moisture with either front... we will mainly see the less humid and cooler weather tracking in. it will be mild, although not as warm or humid as monday. afternoon temperatures will be in the mid 60s to low 70s with northwest winds on the gusty side. winds will die down tonight and we will drop mild day in the 60s for wednesday, but it will be mainly cloudy with light winds. another cold front tracks in wednesday night and may squeeze out a stray shower, but we will mainly notice the temps only in the mid 50s for highs on thursday with a frosty morning for friday. we will warm back to the 60s for the

water still rising -- more than a week after hurricane matthew hit the carolinas. one river in south carolina breaking a flood record set in 1928. it didn'tre the overflow from the river is now chest deep and up to windows of homes. rising waters during the hurricane didn't stop one woman -- when she went into labor. she called for an ambulance but was told there would be a delay because of all the flooding. so - she decided to walk. five blocks later -- someone picked her up and gave her a ride to any mother will go through

actually born during a major hurricane. her mother gave birth two days before hurricane hugo. it's coming up on today in iowa.... parents create a case to help keep epipens at the right temperature -- on the go. plus... birds can fly but this little guy is boarding a plane. stay with k-w-w-l, we've got you

day. but we've also heard about others that won't. including one that will open an hour earlier. macy's says it'll open its doors at 5 p-m on thanksgiving. most locations will stay open until 2 a-m, before reopening at 6 a-m on black friday. a new study finds nearly two in three americans are limiting their monthly spending. and there's a new reason why. it says 65 percent of americans are limiting their spending each month... and the top reason is to save more money. the survey says it's the first time in four years that the top reason wasn't lack of income. good news for the dollar -- it's at its highest point since march. it's up three percent compared to money in other countries. that puts it above the level seen after the brexit vote in the united kingdom. now -- wall street is predicting a better chance for a fed rate hike in

reflection of a healthy economy. halloween is almost here -- you may be stocking up on candy for trick or treaters. if you give out extra candy to kids dressed in your favorite costumes for halloween, you're not alone. nearly a quarter of adults admit to doing it. a new survey finds animal costumes are the top candy getter followed by princesses and princes. pepsico is planning to cut the company says at least two-thirds of its drinks will have a hundred calories or less per 12-ounce serving. more people are getting concerned about the sugary drinks -- so the company's aiming to make a change. epipens can save lives during allegic

be protected from hot and cold temperatures hard to do when raising an active child. seattle parents -- inspired by their own child -- invented a special case for the epipen. they call it the epi-shell. we are skiing, i want to know that his epipen is going to work, i want to know that i am protecting the drug that's inside." the epishell just launched a week ago and costs about dollars. a dating company has a new way to get to know someone -- by focusing only on your personality. they're enforcing mask-only rules in a speed dating service in tokyo.

this duck is an emotional support animal -- and flew on a plane recently to support a passenger worried about flying. according to his owner... daniel is a four-year old indian runner duck and certified for his emotional support services... despite not being able to fly himself. firefighters go beyond the call of duty. after responding to a medical emergency, the rhode island firefighter finished the homeowner's yardwork. the elderly man told them he was "more concerned" about finishing the yard than about himself. they decided to take action. they said they were happy to

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it's troubling. congressman blum actually co-sponsored a bill that could make it legal for a woman to be fired and blum tried to defund planned parenthood, even though women depend on it for critical care, like cancer screenings. i was diagnosed with breast cancer, and i know it was early detection that made a difference. it's not a political issue. it's about caring about all of our people here in this country.

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fraud. donald trump says he has big concerns about it. this morning -- we're hearing plus -- a parking lot attack. two people in the hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in cedar falls. and a fire that could cost millions. iowa investigators believe it could've been set on purpose. good morning, i'm ally crutcher. and i'm jerry gallagher. storm track seven meteorologist

forecast. we have some fog trying to get going out there this morning, although visibilities are in check so far. we are cooler than yesterday morning.. in the 50s and mid 60s, but still warmer than the 30s we should be at this time of the morning. dewpoints are dropping, too, and will be more comfortable today. a cold front tracking through is causing the winds to turn to the nes will be mainly 5 to 15 mph but could gust higher at times. we have a few clouds tracking in, as well... and we will keep some off and on... temperatures will rebound into the mid 60s to low 70s for the afternoon as the winds die down

weeks from today is election day. this morning -- donald trump says he's worried about voter fraud. trump fired up supporters last fraud is more common than people think... they even want to try to rig the going on. do you ever hear these people, they say there's nothing going on. people that have died 10 years ago are still voting, illegal immigrants are voting. i mean, where are the street smarts of some of these politicians? they don't have any is right." many studies have shown voter fraud is rare. in one case -- a new york law school did find many reports of people voting twice or ballots those happened in large part because of clerical mistakes. iowa governor terry branstad says he has confidence in the voters -- but also says .. he's been concerned about the "let me just say it's not just

on anything that is anti-trump." iowa's secretary of state says there's a difference between media attention and actual fraud... "today i can say to mr. trump vote will be counted if you're an eligible elector." hes ballot system as an extra safeguard against internet hacking. billy bush is out at n-b-c. he's been fired from the today show. last week, he was suspended after a tape from 11 years ago was released. on the tape bush is heard laughing as donald trump talked about how fame allows him to do what he wants to women. bush spent 15 years at "access hollywood" before moving to the "today" show about two months ago.

speech is being stolen. he says people have been stealing his political signs for months. it's gotten to the point he put up caution tape and chicken wire -- and "well, i'd sure like them back and i wish they would quit because youre violating my 1st amendment rights." he says he doesn't know who's doing it -- but believes he's being targeted because he's backing trump. not guilty pleas for two people facing charges after a four-year- old girl dies. chad little is pleading not guilty to first degree murder. gracie buss was found unresponsive in her home in waterloo last year. she later died at the hospital. autopsy results show she died of severe trauma to her head. gracie's mother and little's girlfriend, kristi buss, is charged with child endangerment. she's also pleading not guilty. their trial is set for november

that's what cedar falls police believe happened yesterday in a parking lot. adam jacobsen is accused of stabbing two people. he's now been charged with attempted murder. it happened at the university avenue studios on monday afternoon. jeff miller -- who's 62 -- was stabbed first. police say his injuries could be life threatening. denice bennett was then attacked. she's 47. she's also in the hospital with serious injuries. autopsies are now being done after two people died from gunshot wounds in winneshiek u found dead in freeport sunday night. witnesses say they heard gunshots coming from the home. the two had dated and they recently broke up. we spoke with one woman who says she found the bodies. "i started yelling, i found them, i both deadth, ey're both dead." the sheriff's office says they're not looking for any suspects. kwwl did ask law enforcement if

today in court -- the man accused of firing shots inside a planned parenthood. robert dear is being treated at the colorado state mental health institute. a few months ago -- the court said he was not fit to stand last november. today, a memorial will be held for two california police officers who were killed. they were shot after being called to investigate a domestic disturbance. one officer was a 35-year veteran of the force. the other officer killed had baby. new video shows an airstrike targeting a site being used by isis in iraq. this video is from the department of defense. yesterday, the iraqi prime minister said they are move -- trying to retake mosul from isis -- two years after iraq's second- largest city fell. more than one million people live there. this morning, a wildfire is burning

-- which has burned at least 13-hundred acres. the fire broke out yesterday morning. firefighters don't know how it started. another fire -- this one along the pipeline being built in iowa. it happened in jasper county -- east of des moines. the fire damaged a backhoe and "it was a little intimidating gotta come out here. it's a big ball of flames." construction of the pipeline led to protests in iowa and other states. might have been set on purpose. there was a fire near the same spot last month. a milk surplus is putting a strain on iowa dairy farmers. the problem isn't only happening in iowa... but across the country. the wall street journal reports... u-s dairy farmers have already dumped 43-million- gallons of milk so far this year. however -- the iowa state dairy association says farmers here our processing plants in the midwest especially in iowa we use a lot of our milk probably

experts say -- part of the problem is a drop in exports and demand. here's a boost for business downtown. hibu in cedar rapids plans to move it's 6-hundred plus employees from their southwest cedar rapids location into downtown by spring. the company provides digital and print marketing solutions for businesses. finding a way to get a good workout in -- without going to the gym. inspired by a t-v show -- a cedar falls family takes action. kwwl's amanda gilbert joins us live... you can tell us more about the backyard ninja kids. cedar falls brothers ben and jacob love watching n-b-c's american ninja warriors. the show 's become such an inspiration.... the family's finding ways to turn their home and area parks into their own "ninja obstacles" (nat from youtube video of kids "see what we do" ) videos of his backyard ninja kids...

the family turns their hang on them." it's fun for the whole family... son 2- "we're just early birds, so we just randomly get up at 6 and come out here." the obstacles are unique... some of them are inspired by n-b-c-'s t.v. show- american ninca warriors.. . take a look... (nat showing comparison of anw set and kids set) gym... a lot of our videos just are things that we have in our backyard that we just throw out there and turn into an obstacle competition... son 2- "we try to race... first one to the middle of the peg board wins. (nat of them racing)

the videos the family posts online of the backyard ninja kids have gotten thousands of views. the family was also featured in a wall street journal article. we've got you covered... amanda gilbert... kwwl news. this week... the kids will interview a former "american ninja warriors" contestant from des moines. they're interested in learning more about what it's like to compete on the show. the results are in -- and the state's best pork tenderloin has been crowned. the iowa pork producer's association says this year's best breaded pork tenderloin is served in des moines. nick's is this year's winner -- and

sandwiches a week. there's some eastern iowa flavor in this year's contest --taking second is 19-01 chop haus in traer. still to come this morning: we are seeing lots of cubs jerseys these days, but not like the one spotted last night. an n-b-a player is poking fun at them. plus, many of you enjoy a bed and breakfast... so how about a coffin and breakfast? an unusual halloween cn a cold front is tracking through the region right now and will bring some clouds, but also cooler temperatures. i'll have more coming up. "you're watching kwwl, we've got you covered! with jerry gallagher, ally crutcher

it's troubling. congressman blum actually co-sponsored a bill that could make it legal for a woman to be fired just for being pregnant. and blum tried to defund planned parenthood, even though women depend on it for critical care, like cancer screenings. i was diagnosed with breast cancer, and i know it was early detection that made a difference. it's not a political issue. it's about caring about all of our people here in this country.

weather team. see the screen for your complete weather information. here is additional forecast information from the kwwl stormtrack 7 weather team: stormtrack7 live weather network cameras may be able to catch

light... the worst will be around gravel roads and fields being harvested. this is after a very warm october day... highs got close to record levels in many areas... and tied the record in iowa city, previously set in 1950. it won't be as warm or as humid today, but it is still mild... temps this morning are in the upper 50s to mid 60s in our viewing area with some 40s to the west. dewpoints are dropping and will become more tracks through... that is turning the winds to the northwest... where they will stay around 5 to 15 mph much of the day before dying down tonight. another cold front will track in from the north, but there isn't a lot of moisture with either front... we will mainly see the less humid and cooler weather tracking in. it will be mild, although not as warm or humid as monday. afternoon temperatures will be in the mid 60s to low 70s with northwest winds on

we will drop into the mid 40s... still above normal. another mild day in the 60s for wednesday, but it will be mainly cloudy with light winds. another cold front tracks in wednesday night and may squeeze out a stray shower, but we will mainly notice the temps only in the mid 50s for highs on thursday with a frosty morning for friday. we will warm back to the 60s for the weekend. coming up on today in iowa.... this could be the year of cleveland. first the cavs, now the city's front tracks through... that is turning the winds

day before dying down tonight. another cold front will track in from the north, but there isn't a lot of moisture with either front... we will mainly see the less humid and cooler weather tracking in. it will be mild, although not as warm or humid as monday. northwest winds on the gusty side. winds front tracks in wednesday night will warm back to the 60s for the weekend. coming up on today in iowa.... this could be the year of first the cavs, now the city's baseball team. they could punch their ticket to plus he's the winner of one of the most prestigious prizes in the world, but there's a slight problem. he's not answering the phone. you're watching kwwl. we've got you covered in fredericksburg, gilbertville,

their team could move a step closer to their first world 1945 -- or they could take a step back -- closer to ending their season. whatever the case, it should be entertaining for cubs fans who haven't been in this position sunday night, the dodgers evened the n-l-c-s at a game apiece at wrigley field in chicago. kwwl's brad hanson was at wrigley with man others from eastern iowa. "peanuts!" it's postseason time in wrigleyville-- and awash in a sea of blue, katie kotz and zach howe soak up their

wrigleyville? i don't know. let's head on down, and see what without a picture with harey carey himself. just a small part of what will be an unforgettable experience. "it's been 108 years since they won. the buzz around this place, everybody around this place is excited for baseball, "well wrigley field is nothing new to eastern iowans, but there is something way different about the atmosphere during the playoffs." take it from longtime vendor ed landesman. ( "it's something else, it's around the crowds, cause i've been all around the stadium. our group of iowans enjoying this game from one of the wrigley rooftops. these guys enjoying every minute of it. "any time you come to wrigley, it's just an awesome atmosphere. it's obviously heightened up with the nlcs being here, fans everywhere. even got a trip out of dubuque, and even though the cubs couldn't pull this one out, still plenty of

the cubs take on the dodgers in game three of the n-l-c-s tonight in los angeles. first pitch around seven p.m. there are many baseball fans out there who are not rooting for the cubs... and we're not just talking about those who cheer for the dodgers. take n-b-a player frank preseason game against the bulls wearing a cubs jersey with the name steve bartman on the back. bartman is famous for interfering with a foul ball in a cubs playoff game 13 years ago. kaminsky is a white sox fan. he says there's a sense of jealousy -- and he doesn't want to see the cubs do well. the cubs aren't the only team with a major drought. cleveland hasn't won the world series since 1948 when iowan bob feller pitched for the indians. they're now on the brink of

lead that series three games to zero. cleveland could win the american league pennant this afternoon. 10 days after having a heart attack inside a store -- a shopper reunites with the employees who saved her life. several workers rushed in to help janet when it happened at a store in florida. they stopped by the hospital to "next time she's in the store i cant wait to see her. definitely unforgettable and i will make sure janet is well taken care of." "just a huge thank you from the this is the fourth near-death experience she's had. she now has a pacemaker. where is bob dylan? the academy honoring him with the nobel prize in literature cannot track him down. the academy's secretary says she

-- no luck. they're trying to find him so he can claim his award of almost one million dollars for winning the nobel prize. they might want to look in new mexico. his website says he performs there tonight. no garlic allowed. those are the house rules at count dracula's castle. on halloween night -- two people will be allowed to sleep in velvet trimmed coffins in the castle in years. this is all part of a contest. if yyou win -- you'll be treated to a candlight dinner, a tour of the castle before heading to bed... in a coffin. people are being told -- the count is not a fan of mirror selfies. legend has it -- a vampire's image cannot be seen in mirrors. it's

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this is my dog javy. we named him after a javier baez. eileen loan is back with another check of your storm track seven forecast. mainly dry this week. not as humid with highs in the mid 60s may see frost again friday here's a live look outside at

iowa -- caution tape and chicken wires. one iowa man feels a need to protect his political views. plus... fun at home and a little friendly competition. eastern new this morning. and -- somewhere over the rainbow, the skies are blue, but the shoes are not exactly bright red anymore. efforts underway to save one of here's a live look at our good morning it's 6 a-m -- today is . good morning, i'm ally crutcher.